Nine of family killed as avalanche hits house in Chitral
A catastrophic winter wave has swept across Pakistan, leaving a trail of devastation. The most tragic incident during the Chitral avalanche and Pakistan winter emergency 2026 took place inLower Chitral. In the afternoon, a massive snowslide buried the home of Bacha Khan in Seeri Gal village, claiming lives and causing widespread destruction. The disaster killed […]
Himalayan Ibex Trophy Hunting in Chitral: Hammad Muhammad Baig Secures Historic Back-to-Back Success
CHITRAL – The 2026 winter season has officially commenced with a major milestone for Himalayan Ibex trophy hunting in Chitral. In the rugged terrains of the Terich Rush Gol (TT Conservancy), the first hunt of the year was successfully completed under the strict supervision of the Wildlife Department. A New Record at Rush Gol Hammad […]
PHC Reviews Delays in Chitral Road Construction Amid Funding Issues
PESHAWAR – The Peshawar High Court (PHC) on 11 December heard a petition concerning delays in road construction across Chitral. Chief Justice S.M. Atiq Shah and Justice Mohammad Ijaz Khan expressed concern over incomplete infrastructure and urged authorities to act quickly. The court summoned the National Highway Authority to provide a detailed report on unfinished […]
KP drafts law to establish endowment fund for Kalash community
The Khyber Pakhtunkhwa government has drafted a new law to establish a special endowment fund dedicated to the cultural and social development of the Kalash community. Officials confirmed that the proposed Kalash Community Endowment Fund Act 2025 is now ready in draft form and aims to create a protected financial pool strengthened through planned investments. […]
In the Valleys Of Chitral, Where The Kalash Greet The Summer Sun
PESHAWAR – The August light in Chitral is unforgiving—sharp, golden, and heavy with heat. On the terraced slopes of Bumburet, the Kalash bend to their harvest. Wheat stalks fall in rhythmic sways of the sickle, laughter bounces off the walls of the valley, and soon, bundles of grain are carried down toward the villages. It […]
Chilam Joshi Festival: A Vibrant Celebration of Kalash Culture
PESHAWAR – Every year in May, the remote Kalash valleys of Chitral come alive with sound, colour, and prayer. The Chilam Joshi Festival, celebrated by the Kalash people to welcome spring, is currently underway. Locals have begun donning traditional black robes, intricate headpieces, and beaded jewellery that echo centuries of cultural continuity. Unlike other festivals […]